With Polk County community and small business assistance center at the community
and small businesses and center we strive to ensure each community and its
residents have access to the assistance and resources they need to grow and succeed
we help position communities and small businesses for success through education
technical assistance and research starting
a business is not something to venture into without much thought or consideration
whether you have yet to come up with
a business idea or looking to an idea it's important to consider how to execute and
the chief of your goals. Before starting your business you may want to ask yourself
am I self-motivated starting a business is
a difficult undertaking and requires time and dedication one day may be filled with
excitement and the next may be filled with
a number of frustrations so you may want to ask yourself Am I able to remain
motivated during frustrating and difficult times. Are you comfortable with taking
risks starting your own business can be an extremely rewarding and enjoyable
experience there are however inherent risks associated with starting
a business so identify any potential risks and ways in which your business can
respond and adapt. You must set realistic goals and understand that the market has
the potential to shift. Does your family support your decision to start
a business it's important to engage your family early on inform them of the process
that will be taking place what that entails and the ways in which they can be
impacted. Their confidence and support will make the road to starting your business
that much easier. Do you have
a sense of knowledge in the field you are entering if you're planning to enter an
industry in which you have no prior experience it's important that you do your
research you may want to consider talking to people with your target industry
reading trade magazines or even participating in an apprenticeship expanding your
knowledge is to your benefit do you have the financial resources to fund your
business and maintain your home for up to twelve months there are
a number of costs associated with starting
a business so start up costs for inventory operating capital and any legal or
professional fees calculate your monthly overhead parental supplies utilities and
factor in your salary and any employee or contractor wages Once you have the
operating cost factor in the costs associated with supporting your home the
financial data you collect will provide you with information you need to determine
when to start your business and whether additional financing is necessary remember
the Polk County community and small business assistance center is here to help
small businesses succeed for more information on how we can help your business
please visit our Web page at W.W.W.
Dot Polk County net click the department tab and select community and small
business assistance or feel free to call our office at eight six three five three
four five nine one five.